Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut defended the language he used for suspected rebel MPs in a press conference on Wednesday, saying such language is part of "regular usage in Maharashtra" and asserted that he is aware of what language to use when.
"We use such words in Marathi language. What is wrong with it? I very well know which language to use and when. Only a language which a person understands must be used," Raut told news agency ANI.
He further said that this language is not used in Parliament. He also remarked on what is to be said for a person who leaves the party by accepting money.
"I have not used this language in the Parliament. What will you say about a person who leaves a party by accepting ₹15 crores? Will you shower flower petals on such a person?", he added.
Raut clarified that he had submitted a written report to the Lok Sabha speaker based on the media reports of MPs breaking away from the party.
"I didn't talk about anything. I just went to see the news that was coming. That someone is separating from our party and making a new one. This is wrong. So, I gave a letter to the Speaker. Does anyone like this come to you? I have given a caveat. So, take care of the rules and regulations. Take care of the Supreme Court's ruling. That's all," Raut added.
He added that no MPs had communicated with the party regarding the split.
